NARS Hardwired Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a “new,” limited edition formula available in six shades for fall. NARS’ has used the term “Hardwired Eyeshadow” before, though they were more like typical powder eyeshadows and several were matte, and then two of the six shades (Outer Limits and Stud) were released in previous seasonal collections as regular eyeshadows (but were quite different from NARS’ standard powder formula!). NARS’ describes this formula as “high-pigment,” “high-shine,” and long-wearing. It’s a pressed eyeshadow with a high amount of metallic shine and reflective sparkle. The six in the launch are very similar in feel and application, and the two repeated shades are similar to their original launches (Outer Limits was a little lighter/less pigmented to me). The formula compares to MAC Pressed Pigments and Urban Decay Moondusts; they have similar almost-wet, smooth texture with lots of sparkle and shine but adhere better and have less fall out than traditional glitter/sparkle eyeshadows. NARS’ formula is semi-opaque to opaque with sparkle that varies from finer and smoother (like the latter three) to larger, chunkier, and looser, so the wear varies from minimal to moderate fall out.

NARS Earthshine Hardwired Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light rose with warm undertones and larger, chunky dark pink and lighter pink sparkle and glitter over a metallic finish. It seemed to have a greenish shift in the pan, but I couldn’t find it when I swatched it (I felt like a contortionist trying to angle my arm to find it!). The texture of this one was noticeably sparkly, so it wasn’t as smooth or as refined, which made for messier application and definite fall out while worn. I think it performs better with even a damp brush, but this is one I’d still feel compelled to use with an adhesive base. The base color was semi-opaque and fairly blendable on the skin, and I didn’t have any creasing with this shade, just slight fading, but there was moderate fall out after eight hours. Estee Lauder Aubergine Dream #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Organza (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Mauvelous (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Provocateur (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Cool (Winter 2016) Eyeshadow #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Stone Cold (LE, $36.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Boo-kay (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Too Faced Sugared Raisin (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Dior Shimmer Lilac (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Makeup Junkie (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sydney Grace Immortal (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Mystic (P, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Sydney Grace Spring Fling (PiP, $6.25) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Huda Beauty Sand Haze #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Viseart Bisous (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Sweet Acting (P, $21.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Semi-Sweet Chocolate (375) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). YSL Paris #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Moonlit Violet #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Specter (PiP, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NARS Lunar Hardwired Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light-medium lavender with warm undertones and lavender and rose sparkle. This is supposed to be a new shade, but I found it very, very similar to the right side of a duo released previously, just a bit lighter and less metallic (the difference minute enough to be credited to normal variation). It had opaque color coverage that went on evenly and smoothly, and it blended out fairly well, though some of the reflects pull from the base color when blended. It wore well for eight hours with light fall out. NARS Parallel Universe (Right) (DC, $25.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop So What (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). NARS Lunar (P, $22.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Tonic (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Terra Moons Starlet (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Blacklight (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Huda Beauty Lilac #6 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Joy (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Stila Sunset Cove (LE, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Plumpy (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar). Give Me Glow Princess Pink (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Oh So Dainty (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty TFX16 (LE, $36.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Huda Beauty Lilac #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Dance It Out (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Moira Regal (P, $8.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Luna (Sailor Moon) (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Light Violet (LE, $32.50) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Mind's Eye (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Iconic Behavior (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NARS Outer Limits Hardwired Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light-medium orange with warm undertones and pink and gold sparkle. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a lightly loose consistency, where some of the glittery bits separated from the base so it can be messier to use and has moderate fall out over time. It did not seem quite as loose as the original released, but it also appeared lighter and a bit less pigmented. The base color lasted for eight hours before creasing slightly. ColourPop Alcove (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar). Burberry Shell (003) (P, $29.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Melt Cosmetics Frivolous (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Mandarin (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Give Me Glow Peach Glaze (P, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar). Give Me Glow Sunkissed (P, $7.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Painted Lady (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Glaminatrix Unveiled (PiP, $8.04) is cooler (90% similar). KVD Beauty Alexandra (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Side2Side (PiP, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Jones (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Viseart Prosecco (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Tea Party (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Natasha Denona Nude (P, $28.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Outer Limits (DC, $25.00) is darker (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #6 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Don't Leaf (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop El Rey (LE, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Sphinx (P, $45.00) is darker (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #1 (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NARS Parallax Hardwired Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark silvery gray with cool undertones and a lightly sparkly, metallic sheen. This shade was intensely pigmented, and the consistency was much smoother and more finely-milled compared to the previous three shades. It applied well, blended out nicely, and wore for eight hours with almost no fall out. NABLA Cosmetics Luxuriance (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Aluminum (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Dior Black Bow #4 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Mystic (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Silver Sleet (LE, $32.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Architectonic #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Tin Soldier (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Glitter Rock (LE, $28.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Cyber Silver (LE, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). Clionadh Char (P, $5.50) is warmer (90% similar). Dior Black Night #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar). NARS Interstellar (P, $25.00) is lighter (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Parisienne #3 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Sephora Iridescent Shell (110) (LE, $13.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Sugar Bells (LE, $16.00) is lighter (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Diamond Ball-Out (LE, $36.00) is warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Glamrock (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Give Me Glow Satellite (P, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). L'Oreal Primped & Precious (LE, $7.99) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Giorgio Armani #22 (DC, $33.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NARS Pygar Hardwired Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light-medium, tarnished gold with a lightly sparkly, metallic sheen that has a greenish cast. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, blendable, and lightly dense consistency that adhered well to the skin and wore for eight hours. I didn’t notice any fall out with this shade. JD Glow White Gold (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Sydney Grace Fire-Butts (LE, $6.25) is warmer (95% similar). Dominique Cosmetics Wanderlust (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Shiny Happy (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Terra Moons Caesium (P, $6.25) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Kauai I (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Give Me Glow Icy Frap (P, $7.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Marrakush (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Right Hand Mando (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Hellshire (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Ardency Inn Heaven (DC, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Kauai #1 (DC, $25.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Natasha Denona True Gold (20M) (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Too Faced Tinsel (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Pat McGrath Sinful (PiP, $25.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Tarte Marvel (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Makeup Geek Charmed (P, $9.99) is darker, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Sleigh (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). MAC Silver Sun (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). Cle de Peau Modern Era #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NARS Stud Hardwired Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark, taupe-brown with warm undertones and a sparkly, metallic finish. The pigmentation was fully opaque, while the texture was smooth, blendable, and soft without being too loose or too firm. The color applied evenly onto the lid, and it wore well for eight hours. NARS Stud (DC, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop La Brea (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Sediment to Be (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar). Give Me Glow Lavender Taupe (P, $7.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Desert Wind (28) (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Cliff Jumping (P, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Black Pearl (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). NARS Madrid (P, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Glam (321M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Touch in Sol Aurora Taupe (7) (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Her Style (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Neige #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever ME554 Gunmetal (P, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Halo (46) (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever ME554 Gunmetal (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Chanel Silver Screen (822) (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Risky Richez (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury The Rock Chick #3 (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). Giorgio Armani Halo (2) (P, $36.00) is warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Cliff Jumping (DC, $8.00) is lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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NARS Earthshine Hardwired Eyeshadow

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NARS Earthshine Hardwired Eyeshadow

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NARS Lunar Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Lunar Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Lunar Hardwired Eyeshadow

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NARS Outer Limits Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Outer Limits Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Outer Limits Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Outer Limits Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Outer Limits Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Parallax Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Parallax Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Parallax Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Parallax Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Parallax Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Pygar Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Pygar Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Pygar Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Pygar Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Pygar Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Stud Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Stud Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Stud Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Stud Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Stud Hardwired Eyeshadow

NARS Hardwired Eyeshadow (Sephora Baby Blue Eyeliner)

NARS Hardwired Eyeshadow (Sephora Baby Blue Eyeliner)

NARS Hardwired Eyeshadow (Sephora Baby Blue Eyeliner) over NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Primer

NARS Hardwired Eyeshadow (Sephora Baby Blue Eyeliner) over NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Primer